December 03 / 15.10 Fairyhouse

15.10

Soft

Bar One Racing “Paying Extra Places Daily” Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £52212.39
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 19 runners
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Bar One Racing “Paying Extra Places Daily” Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.40
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 42U-39 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Showed good standard of form in juvenile races last season at 2m after winning a maiden at Galway; encouraging seasonal return when third in the Lartigue at Listowel in first-time cheekpieces; very closely matched with Flamborough on that running; tongue-tie added now after nondescript Naas run.
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Verdict Starting price

14

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:40 Galway

Common Practice

11st 3lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a Thurles Grade 3 novice chase in March before a solid Punchestown fourth behind Sea Music; placed in a 20-runner Flat handicap at the Curragh in May; stablemate of the strongly-fancied Nurburgring, and same colours as another leading fancy Down Memory Lane.

16/1

6

(11)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Common Practice

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second runner for yard; useful dual-purpose sort scored sole Flat win over 1m4f at this track in 2022; mostly jumping since and won a Thurles Grade 3 novice chase in March before a fine Punchestown fourth; respected back on the level.

6/1

16/1

  • Place: £9.50

Form: 32-260 D

Last run: 119 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Reliable sort in the second half of last season, culminating in a narrow defeat in a 25-runner handicap at the Punchestown festival; progress stalled after a Downpatrick in June, but he may have needed the four-month break from which he now returns; one of five for the stable here; rider's 5lb claim an asset.
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3

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:35 Kilbeggan

By Your Side

11st 8lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

Placed more often than winning over hurdles; did record his fourth win on the Flat at Tramore last month before finishing close up in a charity race at the Curragh on Sunday; pace will be on here which will help him being delivered late and certainly respected.

8/1

3rd

1

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

By Your Side

12st 6lb

J: P J Smullen

T: Gordon Elliott

Asserted well to win at Tramore; Pat Smullen's son takes the ride; big chance.

100/30

1st

5

(4)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

By Your Side

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual Purpose; 3-8 on the Flat; ran a solid race over this trip at Chester in May 2023; hurdling since that run until return to this sphere in the Cork Derby and he wasn't disgraced on ground plenty quick for him; this race is easier, a bit of cut in the ground will suit and he's been dropped 5lb; a big run could be on the cards.

9/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 3-2711 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Placed three times in maidens before a summer break; more mature this season and backed up a maiden victory at Clonmel by winning on his handicap debut at Cork four weeks ago; 8lb rise for a head success looks harsh, though there was a 3l gap to the third and another 6l to the fourth.
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2nd

4

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Conyers Hill

11st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Basically a bridle horse who doesn't find much when let down, but plenty of strong form and couldn't knock his latest second to an improver at Punchestown where he pulled clear of the rest (2m4f, yielding); doubt he wants this far, but easy track will help and valuable 7lb claimed.

8/1

2nd

8

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Conyers Hill

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Novice win came at Down Royal last season and pick of this season's handicap form when fourth in 2m4f Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham and held narrow lead when faller two out in 2m4f Tim Duggan Memorial at Limerick over Christmas; didn't stay 3m1f in Thyestes following month and has had time off since; could go well.

13/2

5th

16

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 0y

15:30 Gowran Park

Conyers Hill

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Two good runs at Cheltenham this season, including fourth in the Paddy Power in November, and a creditable second at Limerick on his seasonal debut the previous month; in the lead but beginning to look vulnerable when falling two out in the Tim Duggan at Limerick on latest.

20/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 32/981 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 145

Form & Verdict
Won Navan maiden hurdle in 2020; did not score again until beating today's rivals The Model Kingdom and Foxy Girl in a Down Royal handicap last month on his third run back from 17 months off; sustained improvement is feasible; up 7lb, same rider again claims 7lb; second in a big handicap here at the 2021 Easter meeting, third in this race the same year.
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4

23rd Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 5f 70y

13:35 Punchestown

Magic Tricks

11st 9lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

143-rated hurdler made a winning chase debut at Down Royal in May; mostly disappointing since but has ground and maybe trip on his side here; well handicapped on his hurdles form and might make that count here.

9/2

4

23rd Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 5f 70y

13:35 Punchestown

Magic Tricks

11st 9lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

didn't jump well, jumped left on occasions, prominent early, reminder 3rd, lost position when slow jump and reminder 7th, dropped to midfield 9th, towards rear when pushed along after 10th, detached when pulled up after 4 out

9/2

Form: 13-123 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Only once out of the first three over hurdles with form featuring two wins and two seconds; however, one of those seconds was when she was beaten a huge distance in a mares' event at Kilbeggan; ran as well as could have been expected when third behind smart stablemate Irish Point in a Down Royal Grade 3 contest last month.
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2nd

4

11th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:15 Killarney

Media Naranja

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful hurdler, though hardly prolific with a strike-rate of 2-19; has yet to reach the same heights in her four chases and was beaten a distance last time at Kilbeggan (2m4f).

6/1

4

11th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:15 Killarney

Media Naranja

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful hurdler, though hardly prolific with a strike-rate of 2-19; has yet to reach the same heights in her four chases and was beaten a distance last time at Kilbeggan (2m4f).

6/1

3rd

5

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 200y

18:25 Kilbeggan

Media Naranja

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, headway from 3 out, went third after 2 out, no impression approaching last

6/1

Form: 323110 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Consistent as well as progressive in the first half of the season, winning three handicaps since May, going up two stone in the process; progress stalled at Cheltenham last time when she faded from the last in a conditional riders' handicap hurdle.
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3rd

10

29th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:37 Galway

Royal Eagle

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual-purpose mare won over hurdles at this meeting in 2022 and took her fifth race in that sphere at Listowel in May; beaten 6l on chasing debut at Tipperary since and will have to improve plenty from that.

13/2

12

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 155y

16:18 Tipperary

Royal Eagle

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual-purpose chasing debutante is 5-21 over timber and rated 130; modest run on the Flat at Ballinrobe last week; not an obvious candidate for chasing on breeding but she will be well-schooled and can't be discounted.

4/1

Form: /7-U64 CD

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Dual Grade 1 juvenile hurdle winner in 2021, when also beat the talented Teahupoo in a C&D Grade 2 event; ran only once in 2022 after a 14-month absence; off again until June; a long way below his best over three different trips; now makes handicap debut off a mark 10lb below his career-high
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7th

4

31st Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 15y

14:15 Punchestown

Jeff Kidder

11st 6lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

Never regained the heights of the spring of 2021 when winning the Boodles at Cheltenham and the Grade 1 Champion juvenile at Punchestown; no success in the senior ranks; respectable run in a Fairyhouse handicap last time, but others preferred.

12/1

7th

4

3rd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:10 Fairyhouse

Jeff Kidder

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

midfield on inner

12/1

Form: 1116-3 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner over hurdles; failed to make any impact in three outings on the Flat between May and July; much more like it when a staying-on third in a 2m handicap hurdle at Galway five weeks ago, with Hey Johnny and My Gaffer among those behind.
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5th

5

(8)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 2

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Ted Hastings

8st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Gordon Elliott

held up in rear, bit short of room when headway over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, no impression

20/1

5th

5

(5)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Ted Hastings

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent on inner, weakened on far side of group over 1f out

10/1

5th

5

(5)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Ted Hastings

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent on inner, weakened on far side of group over 1f out

10/1

Form: /218-3 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Decisive winner of a 2m Limerick maiden hurdle last Christmas; respectable mid-division finish in the Grade 2 mares' novice hurdle at Cheltenham; despite some untidy jumping she managed a creditable third on her handicap/seasonal debut at Down Royal; not without a chance of reversing form with winner Magic Tricks and runner-up The Model Kingdom.
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2

9th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 38y

20:00 Kilbeggan

Foxy Girl

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Yet to win over fences but did go close over 2m4f in a Naas beginners' chase (soft) in March where she had Galway Plate winner Western Fold 5l behind; however, she hasn't fired the last twice and she may need softer ground.

8/1

3rd

3

17th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:45 Wexford

Foxy Girl

10st 13lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Hurdles winner on testing ground and easily the pick of three chase efforts last season when clear second in 2m4f Naas beginners (soft); looked a bit onepaced back at 2m at Cork latest; capable back up for Aspire Tower here although really wants it softer.

7/2

Form: 2-35P4

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Fair juvenile form last season but is now 0-8 over hurdles; struggled in the Lartigue at Listowel on handicap debut some merit in his long-priced fourth of six in a novice event at Naas three weeks ago.
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5

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:38 Roscommon

Morning Soldier

11st 2lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Flat winner is a maiden over hurdles; has shown enough ability to win a race like this but has been regressive on his last few starts and was beaten 17l in a Cork maiden three days ago.

25/1

5th

9

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:05 Cork

Morning Soldier

11st 12lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Poor on the Flat and over hurdles lately but has a chance if getting back to his best form, notably a second in a novice hurdle on testing ground here in January; handles good ground.

15/2

13th

1

(6)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Morning Soldier

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Thomas Mullins

AW winner but a return to the Flat at Fairyhouse last month did not revive his fortunes; others preferred.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 932-64 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Talented and versatile mare; 10-46 overall (5-30 over hurdles); won the Grade 2 Scottish Champion Hurdle (a handicap) last year and third in the same event last season; ended campaign as 9 1/2 length runner-up in a mares' Grade 1 at Punchestown in April; well below best in conditions races the last twice; questions to answer at present.
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19

12th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Anna Bunina

10st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: John C McConnell

Usually claimer ridden but now has Harry Cobden; the last of her ten wins was in August 2022; still shows plenty on occasions, including when seventh in the Pertemps Final last March and a close second back at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) three starts back; pulled up with cheekpieces enlisted on latest start; that headgear is now discarded but she's not the percentage call.

33/1

2

22nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 2

14:32 Chepstow

Anna Bunina

11st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: John C McConnell

Usually claimer ridden; the last of her ten wins was in August 2022; still shows plenty on occasions, including when seventh in the Pertemps Final last March and a close second back at Cheltenham (2m4f) on penultimate outing; she performed far worse in the Musselburgh qualifier three weeks ago than she did last year, however, which sees cheekpieces enlisted.

20/1

8th

2

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Anna Bunina

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: John C McConnell

The last of her ten wins was in August 2022 but she still shows plenty on occasions, including when a strong-finishing fourth in this race last year and a close second at Cheltenham (2m4f) on latest outing; usually claimer ridden; place contender.

10/1

Form: 300-6P D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won twice last term and twice ran well in defeat in big fields before failing to make an impact in valuable handicaps here and at Punchestown; fair sixth on return at Galway; 50-1 chance when pulled up in the Greatwood at Cheltenham a fortnight ago; tongue-tie now; 3lb out of the handicap.
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22th

18

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Hey Johnny

10st 7lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Thomas Mullins

midfield

100/1

22th

18

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Hey Johnny

10st 7lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Thomas Mullins

midfield

100/1

12th

3

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

13:10 Cork

Hey Johnny

11st 10lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Thomas Mullins

midfield

33/1

Form: 5-1974 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Solid fifth in a good conditions hurdle at the Punchestown festival before dropped in class to record an odds-on maiden success at Limerick; soundly beaten in two handicap runs this term; set a stiff task last time in a Grade 3 contest; 3lb out of the handicap.
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4th

5

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

18:07 Killarney

My Gaffer

11st 3lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: John Patrick Ryan

Dual chase winner who is rated lower over hurdles; won this last year and he returns on the back of a narrow win at Clonmel (2m7f); has to enter the equation.

6/1

1st

6

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

My Gaffer

11st 9lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: John Patrick Ryan

Two-time chase (including here) and hurdling winner has failed to exploit his lower hurdles mark on his last three starts; likes it here but remains 5lb above his last hurdles win and stamina to prove for this trip.

18/1

6

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 45y

15:05 Punchestown

My Gaffer

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Patrick Ryan

Dual-hurdles and chase winner is rated 8lb lower over timber; very comfortable winner of a handicap chase at Kilbeggan in August (2m4f, good to yielding) but unable to follow up back over hurdles off lower mark at Killarney; set a tall task in a Grade 3 chase at Tipperary last time; not out of it at his best but seems to be better over fences.

11/1

Form: 6-6341 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in Britain; opened his hurdles account at the sixth attempt, landing a 2m Cork maiden four weeks ago; more relevant form in this context is his fourth placing in the Lartigue Hurdle at Listowel, a good guide to form in his age group; also managed a fine third on the Flat in the Naas November Handicap.
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1st

1

6th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:47 Cork

Flamborough

11st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Flat winner in Britain; opened hurdles account at the sixth attempt, landing a C&D maiden in November; down the field in a valuable handicap at Fairyhouse last month; more relevant form in this context is his fourth placing in the Lartigue Hurdle at Listowel; also managed a fine third on the Flat in the Naas November Handicap; makes plenty of appeal in this grade.

9/4

14th

10

3rd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:10 Fairyhouse

Flamborough

10st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

1st

2

5th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:20 Cork

Flamborough

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Flat winner when trained by the Johnstons in UK; has run well in defeat over hurdles for this yard, notably in the Lartigue Hurdle at Listowel; fine 3rd in the Naas November Handicap since; should go close back to hurdles.

5/2

Form: 1104-5 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Did well over hurdles last winter/spring, winning twice including a Naas victory over today's rival Morning Soldier; failed to take advantage of what looked a reasonable handicap mark in three Flat runs in the autumn; jumping was ragged when a remote fifth in a Down Royal event in which Media Naranja was third.
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1st

1

(7)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:48 Navan

Sir Allen

10st 1lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Dual-purpose sort has been off the track since a below par run over hurdles at Leopardstown in December 2024; best watched unless the market speaks.

8/1

22

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Sir Allen

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Dual-purpose type; won on the Flat at Listowel in September; return to hurdles with a fine effort behind The Busy Fool and Park Of Kings at Naas (hampered); is 1lb wrong here but he can go well if repeating his last run and getting a clearer passage.

20/1

Form: 023010

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Much improved to run away with 2m4f Listowel handicap in September under 7lb claimer, that form franked since by runner-up Getaway Charlie; struggled off revised mark at Naas; in action at Dundalk on Friday evening.
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3rd

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Cozone

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Bounced back with a bang when easily winning at Downpatrick (2m6f, yielding to soft) off career-low mark on return in March; failed to back that up from 10lb higher at Down Royal but remains fairly treated on pick of old form.

7/1

6th

1

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Cozone

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Bounced back to form with a bang at Downpatrick (2m6f, yielding to soft) when defeating runner-up Coppola by 7.5l off a career low mark; hefty 10lb hit for that, but this three-time hurdles winner has won off a mark of 106 before; big player.

15/4

Form: F420P- D

Last run: 220 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
Talented hurdler/chaser; never at his best when set stiff tasks over fences last winter; fit from Flat action now; produced in good shape after a summer break to win a 1m6f contest at Listowel; very solid effort against the odds-on Helvic Dream at the Curragh on latest; almost three years since his last hurdles run, mark reduced by 9lb.
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17th

2

3rd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:10 Fairyhouse

Coeur Sublime

11st 10lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield

14/1

2nd

1

(6)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:07 Curragh

Coeur Sublime

12st 0lb

J: Mr A Jones

T: Henry De Bromhead

dwelt start, towards rear, headway against far rail 2f out, went third over 1f out, ran on and went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner

7/2

Form: 3202-2 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over hurdles last season; signed off with a fine second in a Listed mares' hurdle at Punchestown; had the benefit of a Flat run at Thurles (second, beaten favourite) before runner-up to Magic Tricks at Down Royal; not guaranteed to reverse form with the winner or to cope with third-placed Foxy Girl who should be better for the run.
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5th

13

4th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

The Model Kingdom

10st 10lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Noel Meade

Runner-up in Graded and Listed company as a novice and chased home Magic Tricks at Down Royal in November; well beaten last twice; can travel very well in her races but has found little for pressure in the past; others preferred.

14/1

8th

4

27th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Leopardstown

The Model Kingdom

11st 0lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Noel Meade

midfield, headway before 2 out

9/1

18th

7

3rd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:10 Fairyhouse

The Model Kingdom

10st 11lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Noel Meade

in touch with leaders, midfield after 1st

13/2

Form: 13150- D

Last run: 239 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Progressive in the second half of last season, winning two handicap hurdles in the immediate post-Christmas period and adding another at Naas in February; fair fifth at Navan before finishing down the field in a valuable C&D event at Easter.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

9

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:35 Listowel

Little Mixup

11st 5lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has won four times over hurdles but chasing didn't go well a year ago and has mostly struggled back over hurdles.

33/1

7th

9

17th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Wexford

Little Mixup

10st 11lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time winner over hurdles but very much out of form this winter after unhappy spell over fences in early autumn; hard to support at present.

40/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €938.40
Straight Forecast €505.69
Tricast €5790.73
Trifecta €2565.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Foxy Girl

TOPSPEED:

The Model Kingdom

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Foxy Girl

POSTDATA:

Foxy Girl

The Irish Sun:

Foxy Girl